On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 29, 2020 | Child Abuse, nursing home abuse
Reporting suspected abuse or neglect can feel daunting. It requires extraordinary courage to speak up when you believe that someone vulnerable is suffering harm. Most people in Oregon are not required to report abuse, even if they have strong evidence of its presence....
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 27, 2020 | child sex abuse
Jack Jeffress was 15 years old and on a cross-country hitchhiking trip that was to take him to New York City. He paused in his journey in front of a building just across a river from Warren County, New Jersey. As he sat there, a police officer wearing a badge and gun...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | nursing home abuse
The Government Accountability Office reported an increase in the reported incidents of nursing home abuse. During a recently studied five-year period, reports of negative care grew by more than 200%. The actual number of occurrences, however, could be significantly...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Child Abuse
Oregon’s Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division has weathered negative reviews, lawsuits and poor audits over the years. The beleaguered and understaffed agency has settled allegations of neglect and abuse totaling almost $40 million between 2006 and...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | nursing home abuse
The word “abuse” typically denotes physical or emotional harm. For this reason, people in Salem concerned about protecting their loved ones in nursing homes from abuse usually look for signs of physical injuries or psychological harm. Yet there is another...
On Behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 13, 2020 | nursing home abuse
Often, family members of individuals living in senior care centers have worries regarding the quality of care their loved ones receive. Friends and family visit these facilities not only to visit with their loved ones but to keep an eye on their care as well. When...
